New Year, New Interests for My Grandkids
With the start of a new year, I always try to reflect on the previous year and look ahead to what the new year will bring… Read More
How Can I Bring More Joy to Others Next Year?
Oh, the end of the year. The time where we tend to reflect over the past 365 days. Reflection gets to me every time. Reflecting upon the memories, the accomplishments, even the fears, but most importantly, reflecting encourages me to improve. Read More
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Stay Ho Ho Hopeful: Managing the Stress of This Holiday Season
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How the Holidays Have Changed
This time of year traditionally has always been filled with excitement, planning and family fun. This year is no exception. It’s funny how the older one gets, the more time it takes to do the simple tasks of preparing holiday meals, buying and wrapping gifts, and dealing with all things holiday. Why should I think this year would be different? Read More
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Let’s Enjoy Every Moment This Holiday Season
Our Thanksgiving meal has been eaten. My lesson plans for December are complete. Our Christmas tree is decorated. Everything about the holiday season is in full force. Read More
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My Experience with the 2017 Solar Eclipse
I started getting excited about the 2017 eclipse at the beginning of the year. I knew it was coming, I knew it was going to be a once-in-a-lifetime event, and I knew I wanted a party. Read More
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Mom, Is the Easter Bunny Real?
The Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairyāthese are just some of the lies we tell our children. Most children are raised to believe that their parents know best. Are we actually Pinocchio parenting or lying? Read More
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The Post-Holiday Letdown
What goes up, must come down. Itās physics. The presents are unwrapped, the decorations are gone and Stuart the Elf went back to the North Pole. Read More
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Grandpa & Grandma’s Funny Holiday Tradition
We have many family holiday traditions. I sometimes worry thatās the only way our grandkids will remember us. Read More
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Your Guide to Healthy Holiday Eating
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When You Canāt Get the Perfect Gift for Your Child
I wanted Cabbage Patch Kids. My husband wanted Teddy Ruxpin. And there were toys like Lite-Brite, Garfield, Casey the Talking Robot and Care Bears! Read More
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Teaching the True Reason for the Holiday Season
Ringing bells for the Salvation Army is becoming a tradition for my family. This year, I took Cohen with me to ring the bell for an hour or so. Read More